Cigar Guy and Golf's Top 25 Characters

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NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 04: Miguel Angel Jimenez of Europe acknowledges the crowd at the closing ceremonies following Europe's 14.5 to 13.5 victory over the USA at the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 4, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Pho

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One of the great images of the recent Ryder Cup was Miguel Angel Jimenez (the most interesting man in the world) smoking his victory cigar. Somehow he became symbolic of the European team and their carefree manner.

Another celebrity was born when a British golf fan dressed up like Jimenez during the Ryder Cup ... and became "Cigar Guy."

On that note, here is a list of the top 25 characters in golf today. Some noted for their positive behavior, some for bad and some for, well, just plain odd.

25. Jesper Parnevik

SAN ANTONIO - OCTOBER 7: Jesper Parnevik of Sweden reacts to missing a birdie putt on the 16th hole, the third playoff hole, during the final round of the Valero Texas Open at LaCantera Golf Club October 7, 2007 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Jonathan

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Wild clothing, emotions on full display and opinionated to a fault, Parnevik displays several qualities that get him into our list.

24. Tim Herron

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA - JULY 01: Tim Herron watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the AT&T National at Aronimink Golf Club on July 1, 2010 in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

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Tim Herron, or "Lumpy" as he is known, does not have the typical golfer body. Yet, he makes it work, and is popular on tour with many of the pros.

23. Tiger Woods

NEWPORT, WALES - SEPTEMBER 30: USA Team Captain Corey Pavin chats with Tiger Woods during a practice round prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on September 30, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Tiger never used to be much a character on the golf course, other than some swearing and a little anger. Mainly he was stoic and focused with tunnel vision.

The new Tiger, or the Tiger that seems to be emerging from all of the last year's events, seems a bit more jovial on the course. Will he be as a good of a golfer? That has yet to be determined. But he certainly seems a friendlier chap.

22. Padraig Harrington

ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 10: Padraig Harrington of Ireland drives off the second tee during the final round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on October 10, 2010 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Ima

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The smiling Irishman. He may not be the same dominant golfer he was two years, but he still smiles and is as friendly as ever. A great spokesman for the game.

21. Phil Mickelson

NEWPORT, WALES - SEPTEMBER 28: Phil Mickelson of the USA poses for a portrait during the USA Team Photocall prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on September 28, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

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Speaking of smiling. The king of the big grin.

20. Eduardo and Francesco Molinari

CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 09: Edoardo Molinari and Francesco Molinari on the sixth tee during the third round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at the Carnoustie Golf Links on October 9, 2010 in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Redingt

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I'm putting the Italian brothers together because frankly I can't tell them apart. Firery and emotional; all the passion you would expect for two brothers from Italy.

19. Bubba Watson

KOHLER, WI - AUGUST 15: Bubba Watson walks across the 18th green during the three-hole aggregate playoff following the final round of the 92nd PGA Championship on the Straits Course at Whistling Straits on August 15, 2010 in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by

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Golly, any player who buttons their shirt all the way to the top would be considered for the list, but combine the shirt with the name Bubba and well, there you go...

18. Fred Funk

POTOMAC, MD - OCTOBER 07: Fred Funk hits his second shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship held at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm on October 7, 2010 in Potomac, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Cohen/

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Fred doesn't play much on the PGA Tour anymore, devoting most of his efforts to the Champion's Tour. But he is still a little ball of fire on any golf course. He might be a descendant of the Molinari family?

17. Camilo Villegas

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 26: Camilo Villegas walks off the eighth tee during the final round of THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola at East Lake Golf Club on September 26, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Not just the pretty boy of golf anymore, Villegas is starting to play some good golf. Still the best dresser on the PGA Tour.

16. Angel Cabrera

LEMONT, IL - SEPTEMBER 09: Angel Cabrera of Argentina tees off on the 15th hole during the first round of the BMW Championship at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club on September 9, 2010 in Lemont, Illinois. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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Outside of football (soccer), Argentina loves to cheer for its native son Cabrera. The South American version of Miguel Angel Jimenez.

15. Rory Sabbatini

NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 03: Rory Sabbatini of South Africa hits a shot on the second hole during the first round of the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on September 3, 2010 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Crazy bouts of anger displayed on the golf course over the years. A few times he has even played out of turn when he thinks his playing partner is playing too slow. Bobby Knight on the golf course.

14. Peter Jacobson

SAMMAMISH, WA - JULY 29: Peter Jacobsen hits his second shot on the 14th hole during the first round of the U.S. Senior Open Championships on July 29, 2010 at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

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Another Champions League guy I couldn't pass up. If Jacobson wasn't a golfer you get the feel he'd have his own sitcom. Funny and irreverent.

13. Jeff Overton

NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 03: Jeff Overton of the USA reacts to a near miss on the 11th green during the Fourball & Foursome Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 3, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty

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Overton not only wears goofy hats on the golf course, but he also wears his emotions on his sleeve. Sometimes this can help a golfer, sometimes not. It has done both with Overton.

12. Charley Hoffman

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 26: Charley Hoffman hits his tee shot on the third hole during the final round of THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola at East Lake Golf Club on September 26, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

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Dude, this guy is gnarly! One of the great surfers out there.

Wait, he's a golfer?

11. Tim Clark

SAN MARTIN, CA - OCTOBER 15: Tim Clark of South Africa hits a tee shot on the fourth hole during the second round of the Frys.com Open at the CordeValle Golf Club on October 15, 2010 in San Martin, California. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

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All 5'7" guys make the list. Clark, in addition to his little guy stature, is very popular with the players. Easy to root for.

10. Sergio Garcia

CASTELLON DE LA PLANA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 22: Sergio Garcia of Spain looks at his putt on the 13th hole during the second round of the Castello Masters Costa Azahar at the Club de Campo del Mediterraneo on October 22, 2010 in Castellon de la Plana, Spain.

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Yes, he still does golf, despite his second job as Euro team cheerleader. Sergio has seemed to get better with disrespecting the golf course, although you still get the occasional bout of poor etiquette.

Not the angriest golfer in the world (Sabbatini wins that award) but top five, certainly.

Needs to find his game soon or he may fade into David Duval land.

9. Darren Clarke

FARO, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 14: Darren Clarke of Northern Ireland plays his tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the Portugal Masters at the Oceanico Victoria Golf Course on October 14, 2010 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty

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Perhaps the nicest guy on the European Tour, and one of the most popular with fellow players. Great competitor. Great guy.

8. Ryo Ishikawa

KOHLER, WI - AUGUST 12: Ryo Ishikawa of Japan reacts on the 11th hole during the first round of the 92nd PGA Championship on the Straits Course at Whistling Straits on August 12, 2010 in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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If Martin Kaymer is the next great golfer, Ryo Ishikawa isn't far behind him. Carries himself with maturity beyond his age, and seems destined for greatness. He will also give Villegas a run for his money as best dressed golfer.

No pressure though, just all of Japan counting on you. By the way he just turned 19.

7. Rickie Fowler

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 22: Ricky Fowler reacts to missing a chip shot on the 16th hole during the second round of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on October 22, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

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Speaking of young, let's slide from Ishikawa to Fowler. The 21-year-old American demonstrated some great cahonies in his Ryder Cup singles match. Although he still hasn't won on tour (he's still only a rookie), Fowler has a great level of confidence and showmanship.

Apparently Jesper Parnevik was his clothing model.

6. Rory McIlroy

CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 09: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles on the ninth hole during the third round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at the Carnoustie Golf Links on October 9, 2010 in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Reding

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Okay, from Ishikawa to Fowler to McIlroy, I think we've now covered the young chaps headed for greatness.

McIlroy displays that same competitive nature as many of the Europeans, especially the Irishmen like Graeme McDowell and Paddy Harrington.

Will be a great player with a similar stoic manner of one Tiger Woods.

5. John Daly

LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 21: John Daly acknowledges the crowd after sinking his putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on October 21, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty

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Although rarely, if ever, a factor anymore in competing for titles, Daly is still a character is the best sense of the word.

From his flamboyant clothing choices to his grip it and rip it mentality, you never know what you're going to get from big John.

He doesn't throw his hands up and walk off the course as much as he used to in the past, yet he still gets flustered quicker than anyone else on tour, and can turn a good round into an 83 faster than anyone.

Still, the PGA Tour won't quite be the same once John hangs it up.

4. Miguel Angel Jimenez

NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 04: (L-R) Lee Westwood and Miguel Angel Jimenez of Europe celebrate with a glass of wine following Europe's victory in the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 4, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by David Cannon/Ge

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The cigar man checks in at number four. And no, he is not one in the same as the "Most Interesting Man in the World" from the Dos Equis commercials.

But he is cool. Real, real cool, man. Yea.

3. Ian Poulter

NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 04: European Team member Ian Poulter (L) walks with his wife Katie Poulter following Europe's 14.5 to 13.5 victory over the USA at the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 4, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Dav

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Poulter has the new title as the man the American fans love to hate at the Ryder Cup. No one is more cocky or vociferous than Poulter, and he seems to always back it up in match play.

Although he had an ordinary year on tour, he simply dominated at the Ryder Cup.

Poulter never hides his emotions or his words. Actually, golf could use a few more of him.

2. Colin Montgomerie

CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 09: Colin Montgomerie of Scotland takes a break whilst he waits to play on the sixth tee during the third round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at the Carnoustie Golf Links on October 9, 2010 in Carnoustie, Scotlan

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The European Ryder Cup captain is without a doubt the most emotional man in golf, and that is including both sides of the pond.

Monty is still in the midst of his own career, which includes owning the title of the best active player to never have won a major.

No one lets fans get under their skin more than Colin, and fans love to do it, especially in the States.

Monty relished in captaining the Euros to a victory in Wales over the Americans, and don't be surprised to see him in the same role again in the future.

1. Steve Elkington

KOHLER, WI - AUGUST 15: Steve Elkington of Australia reacts on the 16th hole during the final round of the 92nd PGA Championship on the Straits Course at Whistling Straits on August 15, 2010 in Kohler, Wisconsin. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Seem like a strange choice for the number one character in golf? Than surely you've never heard Elkington speak.

Easily the best interview in golf, if not in all of sports. The man could be a stand-up comic if he ever retires from the game.

If you want to hear Elkington at his best, try YouTube and and do a Elkington, Jim Rome search.

Great stuff. The deer hunting story (shooting a deer from the living room couch with a bow and arrow while watching Fred Couples putt on TV with the front door open) is my favorite.

Honorary Winner: Cigar Guy!

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Of course, the honorary winner of this prestigious title is none other than Rupesh Shingadia, a 30-year-old investment analyst from South London, otherwise known as "Cigar Guy."

Cigar Guy got his 15 minutes by being photographed behind Tiger Woods during the Ryder Cup. You can see him in the front row, second from right, wearing the fake mustache and smoking the stogie.

Apparently, Shingadia donned the costume in honor of Miguel Angel Jimenez of the European team, who's quite a character himself.

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